I also use those mats at the door to our tent and in the kitchen part of the CT. They are handy to put over the leads when on a powered site too.

Also handy to use for the kids to stand on when you are giving them a wash as the water drains through, mine have one side that are rougher so they are not slippery when wet. Always put them smooth side down.

If the budget is pretty tight then $15 sleeping bags would be enough to get the kids through spring/summer to see how it all goes, maybe with a blanket/doona over them if it gets really cold at night but it's starting to warm up now that you will only need just the sleeping bag.

We use those mats for.......at the entrance....in front of the bbq...cooker....inside our toilet / shower tent...As far as ''$15'' for a sleeping bag......penny wise....pound foolish !!!!!!....As a rule.....You get what you pay for.

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